Description
Southern Fried Apples is a classic, comforting dessert that features tender Granny Smith apples cooked in a buttery, cinnamon-sugar glaze. This easy stovetop recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it a delightful treat or a perfect side dish for breakfast or dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, or to taste
- 4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients required for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugar and Cinnamon: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the white sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture becomes smooth and fragrant.
- Add Apples and Cook: Add the peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples to the skillet. Cook the apples in the butter and cinnamon-sugar mixture, stirring occasionally, until they soften and become tender. This should take about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the apples are cooked through and coated in the rich, cinnamon-infused butter sauce, remove from heat and serve warm for a delicious dessert or side.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon to suit your taste preference.
- Using Granny Smith apples provides a nice tart contrast but you can substitute with other tart apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn.
- If you prefer your apples softer, cook a few minutes longer until they reach desired tenderness.
- This dish can be served alone or as a topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
